Mosquito VR796 & Spitfire TZ138 reportedly for sale

[JohnB]

What's the beef with the paint scheme?
Too glossy?

If so, I'd suggest those who don't like it consider the relative longevity of gloss paint and the cost of frequent repainting.I

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century) along with modern avionics.

[Dave Hadfield]

Is there an actual sales listing anywhere?

[PeterA]

This one ?



Look at those legs....



Phil

Ah, at last an image with the LA-T Len Tanner codes.

Would there be anybody out there with a full frame shot showing these codes?

PeterA

[Firebird]

If so, I'd suggest those who don't like it consider the relative longevity of gloss paint and the cost of frequent repainting.I

On a fabric covered airframe....?

[DH82EH]

Is there an actual sales listing anywhere?

Dave, I knew you had a great summer last year, but I didn't know you were in the market!

Andy

[Dave Hadfield]

If nominated, I'd be happy to serve.

[Dave Lindauer]

(Edit: Sorry for the Len Tanner Mustang post - I pulled the trigger too soon. I might have a photo of the Spitfire with the codes on my old slide files. I know I do without the codes. I will check when I can access them and post it if I do.)

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[Archer]

I think its those codes on that Spitfire that he's after

[Zac Yates]

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century)

A lot of discussion around the sale of these two airframes is that they haven't done much flying in the 21st century - has TZ138 flown this century? - so that's a slightly smile-inducing comment.

[JohnB]

It's the price of doing business (i.e. flying in the 21st century)

A lot of discussion around the sale of these two airframes is that they haven't done much flying in the 21st century - has TZ138 flown this century? - so that's a slightly smile-inducing comment.

My point was that those critical of the goods finish don't have to concern themselves with the upkeep or expense of repainting.
It's easy to be critical from the"peanut galkery" if you are the one not writing the checks.

As far as airframes not being flown, like most things, that's the owner's prerogative. Think of them as attrition reserves.

[PeterA]

I might have a photo of the Spitfire with the codes on my old slide files. I know I do without the codes. I will check when I can access them and post it if I do.)

TZ138 LA-T

Many thanks.

PeterA

[Joe Scheil]

Seconded...interested in the AD for sale or a link to the offering.

[Dave Hadfield]

That's right. So far just rumours of rumours. No actual evidence that either is for sale.

[rcaf_100]

Now both are officially for sale...

https://www.facebook.com/airtimehelicop ... 6580736769

https://www.facebook.com/airtimehelicop ... 3280737099

[Brenden S]

10million for the Mossie